The set-up: LA comes to town off a 115-101 road loss to Golden State. The Pacers are in action last night in New Orleans and after pulling off the 109-107 victory, I think they'll carry that momentum over here. The Pacers certainly won't be lacking for motivation facing former team-mate Lance Stephenson. The Pacers are very familiar with "The King" as well of course. But LA is going through inner turmoil of its own. The Lakers are trying to pull off a blockbuster trade with the Pelicans for Anthony Davis and have offered half the team in return. The players had an altercation with head coach Luke Walton in the loss to the Warriors and one has to wonder where the Lakers' heads are at collectively in this one? Despite having played just last night, I think this one sets up great for an outright home side victory.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but LA is just 5-6 ATS this year when playing with two days rest, while Indiana is a perfect 3-0 ATS as a home dog of three points or less and 6-3 ATS when playing on back-to-back days. Grab the points.